Maryland Family & Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is often one the most difficult life events anyone can go through. At Henault & Sysko Chartered our Maryland family & divorce lawyers offer expert guidance and legal representation to make a stressful process more manageable.
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Marital Property
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreements
Types of Divorce
Maryland law provides for two types of divorce proceedings: limited and absolute divorce. An absolute divorce is a final ending to a marriage; resolving all applicable issues of child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and division of marital property. A limited divorce allows the court to step in and handle issues of child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and/or use and possession of a family home when parties are not eligible to proceed with an absolute divorce.
With limited exceptions, Maryland law requires that parties live separate and apart for twelve continuous months before they are eligible to file for an absolute divorce. A twelve-month separation period can be avoided in at-fault divorce proceedings if one spouse has committed adultery, or if serious domestic violence has occurred during the marriage. A fairly recent change to Maryland law waives the twelve-month separation period for parties with no minor children in cases where a written agreement has been reached resolving all issues of monetary award(s), alimony, and division of marital property.
It is not necessary to obtain a limited divorce prior to filing for an absolute divorce. Limited divorce proceedings are designed to provide relief for parties that cannot reach agreements before they are eligible to file for an absolute divorce.
As a divorce attorney, it is our goal to help our clients navigate through the difficult and often confusing process of obtaining a divorce decree, with the hope of reaching an amicable resolution whenever possible.
Contact Our Experienced Maryland Divorce Family & Lawyers Today
The Maryland divorce lawyers at Henault & Sysko Chartered can help you navigate your divorce assisting you during this time of need. Contact the firm in Glen Burnie, Maryland at 410-768-9300 for advice and representation.
